Great capture, Carletta. We never see those here in town but they are out in the fields. If and when the snow ever melts and it warms up I hope to spend a day birding.
I was this close (insert Get Smart voice, thumb and index finger inches apart) to using some pictures of crows/black birds I snapped from the back door the other day for my post today. They will probably make an appearance mid week - and are not nearly as good this shot.
I love the Red Wing Blackbirds. They nest in the wetlands by me and come to my feeders all of the time. They can be rowdy, but they are always beautiful ... even the female is beautiful in her own way. Lovely picture,Carletta.
Beautiful capture! These birds are so dark that it's hard to do them justice and expose properly, but you did great. I love that you were able to get the deep red in the wing and the catchlight in the eye. I usually blow the red out. :/
I just love those Red-winged Blackbirds and remember their wonderful trilling sounds coming from the reeds. Thanks for reminding me how handsome they are Carletta.
Gorgeous photo, Carletta. Those red-wings are around here --but they never come close to the house.. SO--I've never gotten a photo of them...
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Betsy
so very handsome! great photo!
ReplyDeleteWhat a handsome fellow! A great capture!
ReplyDeleteOh he's beautiful! Fabulous shot!
ReplyDeleteHi Carletta, glorious photo! I just love these birds.
ReplyDeleteGreat capture, Carletta. We never see those here in town but they are out in the fields. If and when the snow ever melts and it warms up I hope to spend a day birding.
ReplyDeleteWe always have them at our feeder during spring too.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty picture!
I was this close (insert Get Smart voice, thumb and index finger inches apart) to using some pictures of crows/black birds I snapped from the back door the other day for my post today. They will probably make an appearance mid week - and are not nearly as good this shot.
ReplyDeleteVery nice!
Nice shot of a very interesting bird. Red wings are so active and saucy.
ReplyDeleteNice shot. Was that taken at a bird sanctuary or in the wild? I noticed the perch. Either way a great shot!
ReplyDeleteHI DAVID: THIS PHOTO WAS TAKEN THROUGH MY SUNROOM WINDOW. THE BIRD IS PERCHED ON THE TOP OF THE HOOK THE BIRD FEEDER HANGS FROM.
ReplyDeleteThe picture of the red-winged blackbird is awesome!
ReplyDeleteFabulous!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous bird - and shot!
ReplyDeleteWow that splash of red makes it look quite exotic. I bet its the male.
ReplyDeleteA great photo of one of my favorite birds.
ReplyDeleteA lovely post for WBW!
ReplyDeleteWell done!
You caught that Red-wing so very nicely!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I have seen a few of these around too.
ReplyDeleteThat little splash of red on his sleek black body is just so eye-catching!
ReplyDeleteWow! The red sure stands out against the black, doesn't it?
ReplyDeleteI love the Red Wing Blackbirds. They nest in the wetlands by me and come to my feeders all of the time. They can be rowdy, but they are always beautiful ... even the female is beautiful in her own way. Lovely picture,Carletta.
ReplyDeleteAndrea @ From The Sol
That's a wonderful photo! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteVery regal looking bird! Great shot!
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful bird! :)
ReplyDeleteThat red winged bird is a beauty and great capture!Have a great day!
ReplyDeleteShantana
these birds hang out in the marshes around here. I like watching them fly from grass clump to grass clump. Nice shot.
ReplyDeleteGreat photo of a very beautiful bird.
ReplyDeleteI love my red-wings! Got my first pictures of them last summer, in Colorado and again in Oregon.
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful. Makes me love the colour of red all over again.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful capture! These birds are so dark that it's hard to do them justice and expose properly, but you did great. I love that you were able to get the deep red in the wing and the catchlight in the eye. I usually blow the red out. :/
ReplyDeleteThe Red-wings are pretty! Great shots, Carletta!
ReplyDeleteYou and I did the same bird this week. Aren't they pretty?
ReplyDeleteBeautiful splash of color on this bird- nice shot!
ReplyDeleteWell now, isn't he a cutie pie with his little red shawl on...He looks like he's posing for you....
ReplyDeleteGreat shot, Carletta....
nice portrait of one of my favourites. To bad we don´t have it where I live.
ReplyDeleteI just love those Red-winged Blackbirds and remember their wonderful trilling sounds coming from the reeds. Thanks for reminding me how handsome they are Carletta.
ReplyDeleteSuch a nice photo, Carletta!
ReplyDeleteWe have blackbirds in Sweden too and we love their Spring singing! But they don't have any red wings.
Greetings Pia
Stunning photo!!! Wow!
ReplyDeleteGreat capture of this handsome bird!
ReplyDeleteGreat photo of a beautiful bird.
ReplyDeleteNice picture - I'd love to see one of these birds.
ReplyDeleteI dont suppose the male minds getting teased as long as the eye make-up attracts the ladies!
Cheers and thanks for linking to WBW.
Stewart M - Melbourne
...it's so HANDSOME
ReplyDeleteIt looks a little wary but so sleek and beautiful.
ReplyDeleteOutstanding photo of one of my favorites! I love their "rusty gate" call. The female still gives me fits trying to identify her.
ReplyDeleteNice post!